What Profine does

Profine GmbH is a Germany-based, privately-held manufacturer of PVC-U (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) profile systems for windows and residential doors, operating under the multi-brand portfolio of Kömmerling (premium, founded 1897), KBE, and TROCAL. The company produces a broad technical range including multi-chamber thermal insulation profiles, sliding systems, shutter systems, PVC sheets, building profiles, and — following the October 2024 acquisition of EFP International B.V. — aluminium window, door, and facade systems. Notable proprietary technology includes Kömmerling PrintFlow® (3D printing using patented PVC material) and Kömmerling WarmCore (a hybrid PVC-U/aluminium system), alongside a patented multi-chamber profile architecture targeting passive-house and CO₂-reduction standards. Manufacturing runs through 12+ wholly-owned production sites across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Ukraine, the UK, the USA (Huntsville), China (Tianjin), India (Gujarat), Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Poland, with a new branch added in Canada in June 2025.

The business model is B2B hardware sales of extruded profile systems to window fabricators, architects/specifiers, and facade contractors, complemented by a modest professional-services revenue stream from the Partner Academy training and certification programme. Distribution is direct via regional subsidiaries and a dense local sales footprint, augmented by a certified fabricator channel (the "Fenster-Profis" / Kömmerling Window Professionals network) and event-driven demand generation at major trade fairs (Fensterbau Frontale, FESQUA, GlassBuild America, BATIMAT) plus a proprietary DigitalExpo platform. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; volumes are anchored by long-tenured SMB fabricator customers (e.g., 30–55 year relationships) rather than a few large enterprise accounts. Profine is wholly owned by HT Troplast GmbH and led by Owner/CEO Dr. Peter Mrosik with Marc Böttger as CFO; the company has issued bonds and maintains an investor-relations function, indicating debt-financed growth rather than external equity capital.

Name

Profine

Legal name

profine GmbH

Website

https://profine-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Profine GmbH is a Germany-based global manufacturer of PVC-U window and door profile systems sold under Kömmerling, KBE, and TROCAL brands to window fabricators, architects, and facade contractors through 12+ production sites across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PVC Window and Door Profile Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG)

Keywords

• PVC window profiles
• Door profile systems
• Aluminium facade solutions
• Shutter systems
• Building profile systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Troisdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PVC-U Profile Systems Sales: Profine manufactures and sells PVC-U window and door profile systems under its brands Kömmerling, KBE, and TROCAL to window fabricators and manufacturers globally through a network of production sites and sales offices.
2. Aluminium Systems & Facade Solutions: Following the 2024 acquisition of EFP International B.V., profine expanded into aluminium systems and facade solutions, generating additional revenue from hybrid and aluminium-only profile systems.
3. Sheets Product Line: Production and sale of sheets (PVC sheets) through Kömmerling USA, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, targeting industrial and construction applications.
4. Training & Certification Services: Partner Academy seminar program providing training services to window fabricators and partners, with associated registration and billing for seminar participation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Profine manufactures and sells PVC-U window and door profile systems under its brands Kömmerling, KBE, and TROCAL to window fabricators and manufacturers globally. Following the 2024 acquisition of EFP International B.V., the company also offers aluminium window, door, and facade systems. Additional product lines include shutter systems, PVC sheets, and specialized building profiles.

Product overview

Profine is a global manufacturer and supplier of PVC-U profile systems for windows and residential doors, operating under multiple sub-brands including Kömmerling (premium), KBE, and TROCAL. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of window and door systems encompassing Window & Door Systems, Sliding Systems, Aluminium Systems & Facades (following the 2024 EFP International acquisition), Shutter Systems, Sheets, and Building Profiles & Systems. Profine's product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach, where the core PVC-U extrusion technology is adapted across brands targeting different market segments, while shared sustainability certifications (VinylPlus, ISO 9001, ISO 50001) and services like the Partner Academy and DigitalExpo platform provide cross-brand value. Recent innovations include Kömmerling PrintFlow® (3D printing with patented PVC) and Kömmerling WarmCore (hybrid PVC-U/aluminium system). The company serves window fabricators, architects, and building professionals through production sites across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KBE: PVC window profile brand under profine Group
• Kömmerling
• TROCAL

Products and services

• Window & Door Systems Complete range of PVC-U window and residential door profile systems for new construction and renovation applications, sold to window fabricators and manufacturers under Kömmerling, KBE, and TROCAL brands.
• Sliding Systems Sliding window and door systems enabling smooth horizontal operation for space-saving installations, designed for residential and commercial applications.
• Aluminium Systems & Facades Aluminium window, door, and facade systems acquired through EFP International B.V. in October 2024, expanding profine's product portfolio beyond PVC-U into commercial facade and curtain wall applications.
• Shutter Systems Integrated shutter systems for sun protection, security, and thermal insulation in residential buildings, sold to fabricators and contractors.
• Sheets PVC sheets for various industrial and construction applications, produced at the Huntsville, Alabama facility of Kömmerling USA, Inc.
• Building Profiles & Systems Specialized PVC building profiles for non-window construction applications, offering complementary products alongside the window and door profile portfolio.
• Kömmerling PrintFlow® Patented 3D printing technology using proprietary PVC materials for additive manufacturing of custom window system components, enabling window fabricators to produce bespoke parts.
• Kömmerling WarmCore Hybrid window profile system combining PVC-U and aluminium for enhanced thermal performance and design flexibility in residential and commercial window applications.
• profine Partner Academy Training and seminar program for window fabricators and partners on profine systems, installation techniques, and business development, supporting the certified 'Fenster-Profis' window professional network.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction through use of highly insulated window systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Canada (New Branch)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2025Profine Group established a new branch in Canada in June 2025, expanding its global footprint into the North American market for PVC-U window profiles.
• ALUMAT-FreycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Profine and ALUMAT-Frey cooperate on barrier-free door threshold systems, combining profine's PVC-U profile systems with ALUMAT-Frey's accessibility expertise to offer complete solutions for barrier-free construction.
• EFP International B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024Profine Group acquired EFP International B.V. in October 2024 to expand into aluminium systems and facade solutions, significantly broadening the product portfolio beyond PVC-U profiles.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aluplast GmbH: Aluplast is a German PVC window profile producer serving European fabricators with a focus on energy-efficient systems. Closely comparable in product mix, target customer (window manufacturers), and channel model to profine.
• Deceuninck NV: Deceuninck is a Belgian-headquartered PVC profile and composite systems manufacturer with multi-continent manufacturing and a comparable focus on energy-efficient window and door profiles. Direct overlap with profine's premium Kömmerling range.
• VEKA AG: VEKA is a German privately held PVC window and door profile manufacturer with comparable multi-brand, multi-country production footprint. It is the most direct competitor to profine's Kömmerling/KBE/TROCAL systems across European and international markets.
• Gealan Fenster-Systeme GmbH: Gealan is a German PVC window profile manufacturer (now under the VEKA Group) producing energy-efficient profile systems for residential applications. Substantial product and channel overlap with profine's KBE and TROCAL brands.
• Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH: Salamander produces PVC and PVC-aluminium hybrid window and door profile systems marketed under Salamander and Brügmann brands. Comparable product portfolio and target channel of window fabricators across Europe.
• AluK Group: AluK designs and manufactures aluminium window, door, and curtain wall systems for residential and commercial markets. Directly comparable to profine's aluminium/facade portfolio expanded through the EFP International acquisition.
• REHAU Industries: REHAU's Window Solutions division manufactures PVC-U profiles for windows and doors globally with comparable thermal-performance positioning. Strong overlap with profine in residential window profiles and energy-efficiency-led specification.

Broad incumbents

• Andersen Corporation: Andersen is a large, established North American window and door manufacturer with proprietary profile technologies. Comparable end-markets and brand strength relevant as profine scales its North American footprint following the 2025 Canada launch.
• Schüco International KG: Schüco is a larger, established German manufacturer of aluminium, PVC-U, and steel window, door, and facade systems. Overlaps with profine's newly acquired aluminium/facade business (EFP) and competes across specifier-driven projects.

Regional players

• Pella Corporation: Pella is a large US-based window and door manufacturer with its own profile systems. Relevant as a downstream fabricator-scale buyer of profiles and a North American market reference relevant to profine's Canada/US expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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